International Open University (IOU): Online Degree Programs
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International Open University (IOU): Online Degree Programs
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Higher Diploma in
Islamic Studies
Are You a Graduate from Another Discipline Besides
Islamic Studies? Improve Your Knowledge Of Islam
with a Higher Diploma in Islamic Studies.
Are You a Graduate from Another Discipline Besides
Islamic Studies?
Improve Your Knowledge of Islam
with a Bridge to Master in Islamic Studies.
Bridge to Master
in Islamic Studies
We bring higher education to YOU.
Our Doors are OPEN, 24/7
The IOU’s goal has always been to empower anyone,
from any place or any time, to access quality undergraduate,
graduate and postgraduate level courses.
We bring higher education to YOU.
Earn your education without ever having to leave your home!
Our Doors
are OPEN, 24/7
Affordability for All
The IOU is committed to making education affordable for
students regardless of where they live.
The IOU is committed to making education affordable
for students regardless of where they live.
We have progressed from offering Certificates and
Diploma courses in Islamic Studies, to providing fully
accredited Bachelor degree programs in a variety of
subjects as well as a Master's degree and now
a PhD program.
Affordability
for All
Seeking Knowledge
"Making authentic Islamic knowledge readily available to
the world through the Internet solely for God's pleasure is
a noble life-goal and a mission well worth sacrificing
all of one's energies and means for."
-
Dr. Bilal Philips
Founder and Chancellor, The International Open University
"Making authentic Islamic knowledge readily available to the world through
the Internet solely for God's pleasure is a noble life-goal and a mission well worth
sacrificing all of one's energies and means for."
-
Dr. Bilal Philips
Founder and Chancellor, The International Open University
Seeking knowledge is an obligatory deed in the Islamic faith.
The IOU provides students the opportunity to gain authentic Islamic knowledge
with five different streams of study to choose from.
Seeking Knowledge
Welcome to the International Open University (IOU)
The International Open University (IOU), previously known as the Islamic Online University, was launched by Dr. Bilal Philips in 2007 as a higher education institution that offers affordable online undergraduate and graduate programs.
Our university is committed to spreading beneficial knowledge that is easily accessible and will benefit not only individual students but also empower entire communities.
IOU provides an equal opportunity for all students and makes earning a degree a real possibility even for the neediest of students. Students can benefit from low cost accredited Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in various fields of study.
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News and events
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2026
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The International Open Univers...
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IOU officials tour Al Hikma university
Pic : Officials from the Inter...
Accredited Degree Programs
Stand out from the crowd by learning your discipline from a different perspective.
aaa
Islamic Studies
Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor Degree
Bridge to Master’s
Master Degree
Master Degree - Research
Education
Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor Degree
Postgraduate Certificate
Master Degree
Psychology
Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
Information Technology
Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor Degree
Economics
Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
Business Administration
Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor Degree
Arabic Language
Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor Degree
Intensive Arabic Program
Bridge to Master's
Master Degree
Master Degree - Research
View More
Top Reasons To Study at IOU
We would like to remind you of some of the many benefits of studying at IOU
Islamic Ethics
We strive for the highest standards of personal integrity, honesty and responsibility as Muslims first.
Authenticity
Our curriculum is based on correct and authentic knowledge based on the Quran and Sunnah.
Affordability
Fees are comparatively low and affordable for a degree program
Accessibility
You can study online from anywhere in the world.
Community
You can be part of a global community of Muslim students from over 200 countries.
View More
Some Facts About IOU
130+
Faculty Members
WORLDWIDE
20+
Representatives
WORLDWIDE
7,000+
Scholarships
WORLDWIDE
2,500+
Exam Centers
WORLDWIDE
326,835
Registered Students Globally
Register Now
How It works
Comprised of students from around the globe, the student body will learn through watching and listening to video and audio lectures as well as reading PDF format txts with the support of well-trained tutorial assistants.
How to Study
This video contains a visual description of a course page from IOU's degree campus.
What Our Students Say
Testimonials from students
I feel very blessed to be a part of GDIS and a part of IOU University. Insha Allah, it will empower me to reach my dream and goal.
JazakAllahu Khairan kaseera for making this course available with simple and deep knowledge. Alhamdulillah, thank you so much to the teachers and the university.
Ladly Perween
GDIS has been very helpful to me, especially the Quranic Arabic Courses, which have been very fruitful. Mr. Masoud's lectures are very informative and educational. Similarly, the other modules are great too, and I am gaining a lot of Islamic knowledge from these courses.
Aamer Sheikh
ASSALAMU ALAÄ°KUM I really appreciate your initiative and all those behind IOU. I make dua that Allah gives you courage and resources to continue.
Saminu Musa Ahmad
Asalmu o alikum brothers and sisters Now I am proud to call myself Muslim. Allah gave me chance to learn about our beautiful Islam. ALLAH AKBAR! I'm going to try my best to be a good Muslim. Many thanks to Dr. Bilal Philips for this opportunity.
Easmin Akter
May Allah reward all the people who are working for this cause. I love Dr. Bilal Philips and ask Allah accept his efforts.
Aftab Alam
ALHAMDULIILLAH! My heart filled up with thankfulness to the IOU team and especially the founder, Shaykh Bilal Philips, who (with the help of Almighty Allah) made gaining authentic Islamic education within the comfort of home a reality!
Hasan Abid
I'm here to learn the deen of Islam and I hope you will help me and lead me to the right path. I praise Allah, subhanahu wa ta'ala, for leading me to this site.Jazaakumullahu khayran.
Malick Jallow
Salam alaikom. Special thanks to Dr. Bilal for his contributions and efforts to Islamic knowledge.
Muhammad Adnan
AsSalamu Alaykom. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Bilal Philips for such a platform. Jazak Allahu Khair . May Allah bless each and every person contributing to this university. May Allah bless all the students with knowlegde and lead us to straight path.
Jasim Abdul Jalil
Asalamu alaykum all my brothers and sisters. I am glad to join Islamic Online University.
Ahmed Mohamed
Libraries
Fostering academic research, intellectual development and growth, enhancing the study experience, and enriching the minds of the students are some of the goals of the IOU
View More
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Get the International Open University news and Islamic articles delivered right to your inbox.
View More
Incredibly Low Fees
Total Cost of a BA or BSc US $880 – US $2560 only
View More
WhatsApp us
IOU Global
IOU Global
Haven't you enrolled yet
Register now!
Degree Campus
For Registration in our Affordable Degree Programs
Diploma Campus
For Registration in our General Diploma in Islamic Studies (GDIS)
Quran Memorization
For Registration in our Global Quran Memorization Center
Login with your account
Login to Degree Campus
Login to Free Diploma in Islamic studies
Login to Quran memorizaiton
Higher Diploma in
Islamic Studies
Are You a Graduate from Another Discipline Besides
Islamic Studies? Improve Your Knowledge Of Islam
with a Higher Diploma in Islamic Studies.
Are You a Graduate from Another Discipline Besides
Islamic Studies?
Improve Your Knowledge of Islam
with a Bridge to Master in Islamic Studies.
Bridge to Master
in Islamic Studies
We bring higher education to YOU.
Our Doors are OPEN, 24/7
The IOU’s goal has always been to empower anyone,
from any place or any time, to access quality undergraduate,
graduate and postgraduate level courses.
We bring higher education to YOU.
Earn your education without ever having to leave your home!
Our Doors
are OPEN, 24/7
Affordability for All
The IOU is committed to making education affordable for
students regardless of where they live.
The IOU is committed to making education affordable
for students regardless of where they live.
We have progressed from offering Certificates and
Diploma courses in Islamic Studies, to providing fully
accredited Bachelor degree programs in a variety of
subjects as well as a Master's degree and now
a PhD program.
Affordability
for All
Seeking Knowledge
"Making authentic Islamic knowledge readily available to
the world through the Internet solely for God's pleasure is
a noble life-goal and a mission well worth sacrificing
all of one's energies and means for."
-
Dr. Bilal Philips
Founder and Chancellor, The International Open University
"Making authentic Islamic knowledge readily available to the world through
the Internet solely for God's pleasure is a noble life-goal and a mission well worth
sacrificing all of one's energies and means for."
-
Dr. Bilal Philips
Founder and Chancellor, The International Open University
Seeking knowledge is an obligatory deed in the Islamic faith.
The IOU provides students the opportunity to gain authentic Islamic knowledge
with five different streams of study to choose from.
Seeking Knowledge
Welcome to the International Open University (IOU)
The International Open University (IOU), previously known as the Islamic Online University, was launched by Dr. Bilal Philips in 2007 as a higher education institution that offers affordable online undergraduate and graduate programs.
Our university is committed to spreading beneficial knowledge that is easily accessible and will benefit not only individual students but also empower entire communities.
IOU provides an equal opportunity for all students and makes earning a degree a real possibility even for the neediest of students. Students can benefit from low cost accredited Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in various fields of study.
View More
News and events
21
APR
2026
IOU collaborates with University of Management and Technology (UMT) Pakistan to organize IEFB conference
The International Open Univers...
18
APR
2026
IOU represented at 6th Global Forum on Islamic Economics, Finance and Banking (IEFB)
The International Open Univers...
14
APR
2026
IOU officials tour Al Hikma university
Pic : Officials from the Inter...
Accredited Degree Programs
Stand out from the crowd by learning your discipline from a different perspective.
aaa
Islamic Studies
Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor Degree
Bridge to Master’s
Master Degree
Master Degree - Research
Education
Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor Degree
Postgraduate Certificate
Master Degree
Psychology
Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
Information Technology
Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor Degree
Economics
Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
Business Administration
Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor Degree
Arabic Language
Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor Degree
Intensive Arabic Program
Bridge to Master's
Master Degree
Master Degree - Research
View More
Top Reasons To Study at IOU
We would like to remind you of some of the many benefits of studying at IOU
Islamic Ethics
We strive for the highest standards of personal integrity, honesty and responsibility as Muslims first.
Authenticity
Our curriculum is based on correct and authentic knowledge based on the Quran and Sunnah.
Affordability
Fees are comparatively low and affordable for a degree program
Accessibility
You can study online from anywhere in the world.
Community
You can be part of a global community of Muslim students from over 200 countries.
View More
Some Facts About IOU
130+
Faculty Members
WORLDWIDE
20+
Representatives
WORLDWIDE
7,000+
Scholarships
WORLDWIDE
2,500+
Exam Centers
WORLDWIDE
326,835
Registered Students Globally
Register Now
How It works
Comprised of students from around the globe, the student body will learn through watching and listening to video and audio lectures as well as reading PDF format txts with the support of well-trained tutorial assistants.
How to Study
This video contains a visual description of a course page from IOU's degree campus.
What Our Students Say
Testimonials from students
I feel very blessed to be a part of GDIS and a part of IOU University. Insha Allah, it will empower me to reach my dream and goal.
JazakAllahu Khairan kaseera for making this course available with simple and deep knowledge. Alhamdulillah, thank you so much to the teachers and the university.
Ladly Perween
GDIS has been very helpful to me, especially the Quranic Arabic Courses, which have been very fruitful. Mr. Masoud's lectures are very informative and educational. Similarly, the other modules are great too, and I am gaining a lot of Islamic knowledge from these courses.
Aamer Sheikh
ASSALAMU ALAÄ°KUM I really appreciate your initiative and all those behind IOU. I make dua that Allah gives you courage and resources to continue.
Saminu Musa Ahmad
Asalmu o alikum brothers and sisters Now I am proud to call myself Muslim. Allah gave me chance to learn about our beautiful Islam. ALLAH AKBAR! I'm going to try my best to be a good Muslim. Many thanks to Dr. Bilal Philips for this opportunity.
Easmin Akter
May Allah reward all the people who are working for this cause. I love Dr. Bilal Philips and ask Allah accept his efforts.
Aftab Alam
ALHAMDULIILLAH! My heart filled up with thankfulness to the IOU team and especially the founder, Shaykh Bilal Philips, who (with the help of Almighty Allah) made gaining authentic Islamic education within the comfort of home a reality!
Hasan Abid
I'm here to learn the deen of Islam and I hope you will help me and lead me to the right path. I praise Allah, subhanahu wa ta'ala, for leading me to this site.Jazaakumullahu khayran.
Malick Jallow
Salam alaikom. Special thanks to Dr. Bilal for his contributions and efforts to Islamic knowledge.
Muhammad Adnan
AsSalamu Alaykom. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Bilal Philips for such a platform. Jazak Allahu Khair . May Allah bless each and every person contributing to this university. May Allah bless all the students with knowlegde and lead us to straight path.
Jasim Abdul Jalil
Asalamu alaykum all my brothers and sisters. I am glad to join Islamic Online University.
Ahmed Mohamed
Libraries
Fostering academic research, intellectual development and growth, enhancing the study experience, and enriching the minds of the students are some of the goals of the IOU
View More
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Get the International Open University news and Islamic articles delivered right to your inbox.
View More
Incredibly Low Fees
Total Cost of a BA or BSc US $880 – US $2560 only
View More
WhatsApp us
IOU Global
IOU Global